A/N: This whole time we never really knew why Tashigi wanted to be the best swordsman in the world. So why not add my theory into this with a little twist?

(16 years ago) (Flashback) -Prologue-

The two little girls scurried off to thier mailbox, and the one particular girl screamed out in glee as she read the adress on the letter.

"I can't believe it finally came! Do you think I got accepted?"

"You should! It's your own father, you know!"

"Yeah..I guess you're right."

The two giggled in unison, excitement coursing through their veins as they both opened the letter.

The one girl read the letter aloud, and smiled warmly as she saw the results.

"You've been accepted!"

"Hah! I knew it! They need awesome people like me."

"..Yeah...I'm proud of you.."

"You don't seem very proud of me.."

"...No really..good job.."

"Hey, tell me what's wrong."

"..It's just..you're leaving..and I'll be all alone.."

"You still have mom, okay? And even when I go, we'll still be together through spirit. After all, I must follow my dream!"

"Yeah..you're right. Knock em' dead."

"Thanks. But..before I go..I must know. What's your dream?"

A/N: This is just a prologue, and yes I hope to continue this story. And the reason why there is no definite telling of who is talking, is because I want the people who are talking to remain a secret. At least, for now that is.